TASTY TUNA TATER SALAD

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This is definitely not your traditional potato salad recipe, but it's delicious! By adding the Italian and ranch dressing to the warm potatoes, the potatoes really soak up a ton of flavor. Adding lemon to the tuna does really help take away some of the "fishy" taste. I really love the crunch you get from the veggies. This salad...

Provided by Pat Morris

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 can(s) ( 5 ounce can) solid white albacore tuna (mom used flaked tuna - i like albacore), drained
3 c (about 2 large) potatoes cubed, and cooked until fork tender, drain and put in a large bowl.
2 boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 c onion, chopped (approximately 1 small onion)
1/2 c celery, minced (2 stalks)
1/2 c carrot coarsely minced (1 small carrot)
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/4 bell pepper)
3 Tbsp sweet relish (i use mt. olive sweet relish; of course mom made her own.)
1/2 c lite buttermilk ranch dressing (put on drained potatoes while still hot - absorbs flavor better)
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp creamy lite italian dressing (i use olive garden lite italian dressing -it isn't real strong)
salt and pepper, to taste.
optional garnishes (makes it tasty, crunchy and pretty)**

Steps:

1. Place drained, cooked and cubed potatoes in a large bowl.
2. Put drained tuna in a small bowl with the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice; stir well and set aside while you add other ingredients to the potatoes. Adding lemon juice helps to get rid of the fishy taste of the tuna.
3. Add the sweet relish, mustard, ranch and Italian dressings to potatoes while they are hot. Gently stir to coat the potatoes. Be careful, as they break up if handled roughly while hot.
4. Add the tuna and boiled eggs to the potato mixture. Stir in the chopped and minced veggies -onion, celery, carrot and red bell pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix well. Can serve at room temperature or cold. It is even better the next day or two, as the flavors meld in the refrigerator.
6. Serve on a bed of lettuce with or without the optional garnishes. Enjoy!!
7. ***Optional Garnishes • A sprinkling of shredded Cheddar Cheese • Tri-color tortilla strips placed on top • A couple of Capelle Tomatoes, cut in half and placed on the side of the plate (since tomatoes aren't in season; these seem to have better, fresher taste than some you buy in the stores)

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Dewage Soomarathne

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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Krystal Caldwell

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I love the addition of celery and hard-boiled eggs to this salad.

Menawal production

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This salad is perfect for a summer potluck or barbecue.

Lax Teli

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I've never made tuna tater salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.

Judith Shikale

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great make-ahead dish.

MD. Momin

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This salad is delicious! I love the creamy dressing and the addition of hard-boiled eggs.

Megaman Mayonnaise

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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover tuna and potatoes.

Aslam Afridi

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of tuna, potatoes, and celery, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.

Md ShahinurIslam Sujon

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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a winner. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.

Sarane Gilroy

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This tuna tater salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy dressing and the addition of hard-boiled eggs and celery. I also liked that it was easy to make ahead of time and still tasted great.

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